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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.16, 376.71 and 203.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.16, 376.71 and 203.39 is: 280.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.16 : 376.71 = 203.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.16/376.71 = 203.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.16x = 376.71 × 203.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.16x = 76,618.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,618.97/273.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.49

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